jongurley

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I have just turned 24 and listening to you guys, I hope I can stay single at least another year, or atleast to I get my 35% Edge,,,,

OnTheEdge

You can this one a step further, when you do sell something, don't immediately take the check and stick it in your "plane fund". Everyonce in a while, leave a check for her to deposit. MAKE SURE she knows that it came from selling some stuff.

Cobra1

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I also saw my flying time go down as I got older because the kids, as it should be, took more time. My last one graduates this may and my Wild Hare Edge with a DA is on order. I am going to enjoy flying again!!!

As far as the cost...IT IS EXPENSIVE BUT LESS THAN NEW BASS FISHING BOAT!

v-snap

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I hope to see my flying time increase as my boy is now 9 (and a 1/2 if you ask him) and santa got him his own rascal 40..

Santa wanted him to get a 110 but couldn't find one in blue (favorite color) where we are.. Can't order out as the wife will see the credit card bills and besides it only cost me $60.00, the new saito another $35 and of course he can use my 8uap, but I will have to get me a 9cap for $100.00 though....

famousdave

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Don't get married!! Why pay for the cow when milk is abundant and free??

The 3 rings of marriage:

Engagement Ring
Wedding Ring
Suffer-Ring



Been there done that. Never again!
Live Large
DP

RTK

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Ya gotta enjoy reading this thread.
I even picked up a few new ideas.

Volfy

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Hey, I got plenty of one of 'em! Neither my wife nor I wear a ring. Never had one, and never will.

These days, between my two sons, 2-3/4yr and 4month old, I'd be lucky to work 10mins a night on my airplanes. I don't remember when was the last time I went fly at the field. If it weren't for chatting on RCU, I would've gone nuts already.

Still, despite the sleep & RC-flying deprivation, I wouldn't trade my family for anything in the world. My oldest loves to go upstairs to play with my airplane stuff (all 1500sq.ft. full of them). I just can't wait to get him on the sticks.

Tried as I might, I couldn't bear kids - and raise them - on my own. Need a wife for that. She is fine with my RC addiction as long as I let her know she & the kids come first.

martin18152

I just put together a Composite ARF YAK 3.3 meter. I used what I think are top of the line components, and the total was $9,4000, not including the radio and transmitter. I keep a detailed account during the building process. If anyone wants to see the spread sheet, I can send it to them.

Volfy

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I sure hope that was a type with one too many zeroes. Otherwise, my hats off to you for being able to enjoy this fine hobby at close to a hundred grand per aircraft.

proulxlaw

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I'd like to see some pics of the Yak.

jongurley

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94000,,,,,, WOW you must have bought that new overpriced Futaba 14mz tranny ,,,,,,,, hahaha,,,

martin18152

Oops, one too many zeros, $9,400. The plane itself was only 1/3 the total cost.

cloudancer03

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I started with a basic giant stinger kit at 159 dollars.cheap enough right? well add a 3w 60 another steal from a fellow accomplished modeller at 425 bucks.. now you have to buy wheels and oh the props..have a zinger 22-10 thus far ..and then servos..now I am going to put in a pull pull system so my rudder servo a hitec is expensive .one for each elelvator and ailerons..saved on the throttles since I can use a standard servo there. covering is all oracover .lots of it.. oh and a muffler (ouch)..I will have my first giant at nearly 1 grand..I am not upset at all.just neive about things.giant scale aint cheap but if thats where your heat is it doesnt matter if you spend a 1000 or 9400.. the good thing is like the rest of the hobby now I have a terrific powerhouse and my next giant is going to be a giles or extra 300..

its funny I got the bug to do eletric too.so how much just a foam plane and I already have a radio ..hell i own two computer radios and can program an entire fleet on them ..welll I forgot about li po batteries and small micro servos a small receiver and speed controller and a new motor ..cant call it an engine..I spent 250 bucks but like everything else its a blast..and it helps sharpen my aerobatic skills not to mention the sheer enjoyment of flying at a nearby field just a short walk away..my giant has to go a big field but I dont mind.

now when I began to se how much I sunk into the cost of giant planes at first I was flabbergasted and angry..but then when it was done and flown..it was love at first sight.

It is a truly great hobby we have..did anybody ask the cost of rc jets..??

If you have to worry about about how much you spend then dont do it otherwise go have fun!!

greatazboy

is there a lock on the gate to get into cave buttes air field. because i really want to fly there but i dont know where to get the key? plz help i want to go fly my custom f-27 styker. i put landing gear on it a canopy with GI Joe in it and there is no where else for me to fly. plz help

Josey Wales

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Same here[8D]

SoCalSal

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Here's how I did it. My wife is from Russia, She understands English well but has not a clue as what a "cheap" model is. So when I spend the money she just smiles and says something to me in Russian ( I think she is calling me a bad name} But she is a Doctor and she can afford me because I'm worth it. But just to make her happy I bought a Yak 54....she didn't even know that it is a Russian design. So when I explained it to her she just smiled and said "Da"
And no.... Russian women are not all heavy with bad teeth. See enclosed photo.

Oh I forgot... stop posting the prices here. If my wife does find out I'm sure I'm headed for the Gulag

hvac

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For Sale: Dave Patrick Edge 540T with a ZDZ 40 gas engine, digital servos, wing bag, helmet pilot, ready to fly less receiver - $875.00. Available now. I think thats pretty reasonable.

sp2pilot

Just to point something out, My brother is a UPS guy, he told me about this affair he had with the wife of a RC addict. seems she would always be waiting for a "delivery" if you get my gist[:-]

The_Other_Dave

Just one more reason to hate UPS in my opinion.

PropellerHead_VA

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I thought I was the only one who came up with these scams.

I bought an engine a while back. Arranged for local pickup after paying by paypal.
My wife and I meet this guy in a local store, and he and I trade boxes like we arranged a swap.
He knew ahead of time that the box only contained a dead computer power supply to throw out when he gets home

Happy Landings!

Kevin
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